Contrary to popular belief, Google AdSense is not the only high paying option for publishers today.
There are many networks on the market today providing similar if not a better offering than AdSense.

Besides the question of rates, publishers also seek for other AdSense alternatives for a variety of reasons including the difficulties involved in getting your AdSense account approved and pursuit for additional income streams.
If you are looking for 2017 AdSense alternatives, for whatever reason, here are several lucrative choices to look at...